Premiers unite over national security

What state leaders said after striking agreement with the federal government on beefing up terrorism measures.

WHAT OUR LEADERS SAID ABOUT NATIONAL SECURITY

"There is no place for set and forget and we will be holding another national security COAG in 12 months" - Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

"I think today's unanimous decision-making in relation to these important security matters is a sign of the times we all live in" - NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

"Some issues ought to be spared the indignity and the pretty much business-as-usual bickering that can sometimes be part and parcel of this forum" - Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews

"I will always fight very hard to ensure that the island state has the best possible security systems and supports in place" - Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman

"We all feel that we live in uncertain times" - Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

"I think Australians want to see a unity ticket across the political divide on this important issue" - West Australian Premier Mark McGowan

"It is pleasing to come to Canberra to meet with my federal and state colleagues to cooperate in the national interest" - South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill

"We have sought to highlight the importance of privacy and civil liberties" - ACT chief minister Andrew Barr

"This is us at our best" - Northern Territory chief minister Michael Gunner


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